Kipp BrownArea Livestock Agent

4-H Livestock/Meat GoatsMississippi State University

Extension Service

Showing livestock Showing horses Contests Clinics

Market steers

Commercial heifers

Registered breeding cattle

Dairy cattle

Dairy goatsMarket lambsMarket goatsCommercial meat does

Market swine

County and local shows District shows State shows Regional shows

Judging contests Visual presentation Cookout Speaking Quiz bowls

Livestock Horse Meats

Livestock Fitting and grooming Showmanship Judging

Dairy Showmanship Judging

Horse Showmanship Judging

Teach young people how to feed, care for, fit and show their animals

Develop an appreciation for the livestock industry

Encourage family involvement Provide an opportunity

for personal growthand development of theyoung person

Improve decision-making skills Increase public speaking ability Improve evaluation skills Enhance confidence Meet people Have fun

The Junior Livestock Program Teaches

Life Skills and Strengthens Families!

County Shows Jackpot Shows District Shows State Shows Regional Shows National Shows

Limited to 4-H membersfrom the same county

Most are funded bydonations fromcounty businessand supporters

Usually held in thespring of the year

Only open to Junior Exhibitors Funded by entry

fees/donations Usually held in

the summer andfall months

Only open to junior livestockexhibitors in the show district

Funded by the legislature Held in late January Five livestock show

districts in the state

Five Mississippi Fall Dairy Shows

Mississippi State Fair Dixie National Junior

Roundup

Open to Junior exhibitors Typically from a geographic

area of the county May be a qualifying

show to a JuniorNational Showwith a breed assn.

Open to 4-H and FFA exhibitors from anywhere in the country

Pays premiums and offers a sale to the champions

Instant prestigeand respect

Premium moneyCountyJackpotsDistrictState

Supplemental fundsCounty

Sale of ChampionsDixie National Roundup

Scholarships County District State

LIFE SKILLS Confidence Responsibility Discipline Friendship Perseverance Communication Decision Making

The Junior Livestock Program Creates

Educated Consumers Stronger Families Life Long Friends Productive Citizens Community, State

and NationalLeaders